Director of Tax at Summit Utilities – Yarmouth, Maine

Prepare data and manage the preparation of federal and state income tax filings with outside accounting firms.Prepare annual income tax provisions and review with management and audit firm; prepare tax financial statement disclosures in accordance with applicable accounting standards.Manage the sales/use, property, franchise, and other tax filing requirements.Work with state and local property tax departments during annual assessment reviews.Oversee regulatory tax function and assist with state commission rate filings, as they arise.Maintain income tax depreciation, deferred tax, and tax provision software, and work closely with software consultants to ensure proper implementation of new modules.Support investments in utility assets and renewable natural gas projects by performing tax due diligence, reviewing, and informing tax modeling, and collaborating in discussions with external tax advisors on transaction structuring and compliance.Develop and execute monetization strategies for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) tax incentives including production tax credits and investment tax credits by documenting transactions, performing transferability analyses, and ensuring compliance with IRS guidance to optimize credit value and support RNG projects.Manage tax accounting within the greater accounting organization; review and approve monthly journal entries and support documentation.Find and implement opportunities for process improvements in company tax procedures.Develop and implement strategic tax planning for all necessary federal and state taxes.Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicating the effects of these developments to management and creating strategies in response to new laws.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.Active CPA designation required.At least 8 years of tax experience in either a corporate tax department or CPA firm.Utility tax industry experience, strongly preferred.Interest in renewable natural gas industry, preferred.

High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and meticulous analytical capabilityExtensive corporate tax knowledge (ASC 740 and related financial statement disclosures)Strong knowledge of tax code, compliance, and procedures for corporationsFamiliarity with U.S. federal, state, and local reporting requirementsFamiliarity with utility tax normalization concepts and guidanceFamiliarity with renewable energy regulation and federal tax credit programsAbility to work in a remote office environmentBusiness partner mentality with ability to educate tax concepts to stakeholders.Strong ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects successfully while maintaining an even-keel approach and commitment to deadlines.Demonstrated success in consulting effectively with all levels of management including executives.Strong written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational and interpersonal skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.